Research Design in Education

Postgraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 5012
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Course ID
203570
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Campus
Magill, Adelaide City Campus East, Mawson Lakes, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Prachi Srivastava
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course is an introduction to the application of research approaches, concepts and skills applicable to future research projects. It will investigate research paradigms and designs that cover the full range of qualitative and quantitative approaches available. The goal is to broaden students' understandings of research and equip them with the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary to plan educational research. Students will work collaboratively as part of a group to develop a research plan and prepare an individual research proposal in relation to a topic that is relevant to professional practice.

  • Basics
  • Research Design
  • Demystifying Research Process
  • Research Methods

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate and synthesize research materials to identify relevant areas for research
  • Convey research goals clearly in a variety of formats
  • Demonstrate an understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical research considerations

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed EDUC5033 Research Methods and Issues in Education at the University of South Australia OR must not have completed EDUC7054 Research Design at the University of Adelaide

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/08/2027
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Census date
Fri 03/09/2027
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Last day to W
Fri 17/09/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 15/10/2027

Class details

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 60155
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 29
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 66465
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 25
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 18 Aug Wednesday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG15
1 Sep - 15 Sep Wednesday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG15
13 Oct - 3 Nov Wednesday 8:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Napier, LG15

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Group 1

Class number
Class number 31678
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 11
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 11 Mar Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
25 Mar - 8 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70
6 May - 27 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Adelaide City Campus East Centenary, C7-70

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 25179
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

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